Success Stories

Turning the Dream of Homeownership a Reality

Like many couples, Anthony and Yolandra had big dreams for their future.

“Homeownership was always in the forefront of our minds,” Anthony says. “We were renting after we graduated from college, but we always had the thought of being homeowners because both of our parents were and that's what we knew.”

A Place To Pass Down

When Carlos was growing up, his family didn’t own a home. So when he had children, he wanted to create a different experience for them. “I always wanted a place where they could live and be comfortable,” he says.
Since he didn’t have experience with homeownership, Carlos needed a crash course in the homebuying process. He got that from HomeFree-USA

Lessons to last a lifetime

"My time with HomeFree-USA exposed me to a side of the housing industry that I did not know existed. Not only was I able to hone my research, writing, and professional skills, but I am also leaving with knowledge about homeownership and financial literacy that I will be able to carry with me for the rest of my life."

The Power of Inspiration

You never know when you’re going to be inspired. For Renee, inspiration struck in church. She was attending service when she heard a presentation from HomeFree-USA. At that moment, she felt the call to buy her own home.

Homeownership Guidance On Your Terms

Tamika and Dexter understood the value of financial education. They also recognized how important homeownership coaching could be in their quest to buy their first home. However, the young couple wondered if they would be able to find the time to handle homeownership classes since they were both balancing hectic work schedules. That’s where HomeFree-USA stepped in.

He Bought a House Instead

The Search is Over

Finding the ideal home is rarely easy. In fact, first-time homebuyer Shonree became so frustrated when she couldn’t find what she was looking for that she was tempted to give up the hunt entirely. “A couple times I thought, ‘I’ll just go rent,’” she admits. But her parents convinced her to keep searching for the house of her dreams.

Home for the Holidays

A Savings Boost

Dexter and Tamika aren't patient people. They desperately wanted to buy their first home, but progress moved very slowly. It was the process of improving their credit and saving for the down payment that felt painfully slow.

A little advice goes a long way

The life-changing power of advice

For Tamara, coming to HomeFree-USA was a family affair. After hearing about how HomeFree-USA had helped her cousin maneuver through the homeownership process, she decided to give homeownership counseling a try. She was far from disappointed.

You can never be too educated for counseling

When Christine was in graduate school studying speech pathology, her father strongly encouraged her to start building wealth through homeownership. Yet she didn’t believe she was ready. “I didn’t know how to go about it,” she says.

A Picture Perfect Story of Homeownership

When artist Preston Sampson and his wife were expecting their first son, they knew that homeownership would give their growing family the foundation it needed. But there was one major problem. “I had no idea of how the homebuying process went,” Sampson says.

A Solo Approach to Homeownership

Many women dream of meeting Prince Charming, starting a family and buying a home with a white picket fence. However, some single women are finding that it makes financial sense for the house to come first.

The realization of an impossible dream

Pregnant and on her own at the age of 15, Shala believed that homeownership was for rich people and characters on TV. “Where I come from everyone thinks homeownership is unattainable,” she says. “Only if you’re a TV family can you realize such a goal.”

Steps to purchase a builder's home

A Member of Our Family

Curtis always says, “HomeFree-USA is like family.” Five years prior Curtis had completed the Homebuyer Program, but when he needed help with his mortgage after losing his job, he was pleased that the receptionist remembered his name.

What Renters Can't Do

Sonja's Team Prevailed

Only a handful of tenacious women could have accomplished Sonja’s miracle modification. Her story is one of amazing patience and undaunted persistence, and an inspiration to any single mom with mortgage challenges.

One Happy Family

There were many sleepless nights for Alex’s family between 2008 and 2010. His wife was pregnant, a stay at home mom with 2 young children, and the bank was threatening to foreclose on the family home month after month. Alex had submitted two modification packages with no results, and in a last minute, desperate attempt, he sought out HomeFree-USA for help.

"Kimba" the White Lion

As a Washington DC native, Kim was nicknamed “Kimba” after the popular cartoon lion, and in 2000 she knew wanted to buy her first home in her DC childhood neighborhood. Little did she know that her home would find her.

Miracle on a Baltimore Lane

Kim joyfully explained on the front porch of her gorgeous, new home that exactly 2 years ago she was living in a homeless shelter with her 2 children. She added that she was also working on her master’s degree at the same time. So how could a successful, motivated and intelligent woman find herself in those circumstances?

Lessons Learned

Getting her financial house in order

Tracy listened with interest to a HomeFree-USA radio ad, quietly building up the courage to make a call. The ad spoke of credit repair and the wisdom of saving for homeownership, and she knew she wanted both.

A Refinance Comes To The Rescue

Surviving tough economic times

Surviving tough economic times has been challenging for those in the construction industry, and Juan -- with a family of seven -- found himself two weeks away from foreclosure when he was referred to HomeFree-USA.

Partners in the homebuying experience

At the encouragement of a few office colleagues -- other single women who had successfully navigated the home buying process -- Towanna called HomeFree USA to register for classes and seek home buying help.

From spenders to homeowners

Before Sara met Chris, she found it to be a joy to shoe shop and spend her wages freely, but when dating evolved into engagement and a wedding, it became apparent that the couple wanted to get serious about finding the perfect home to build their lives together.

Next Generation of Homeowners

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The Search is Over

Finding the ideal home is rarely easy. In fact, first-time homebuyer Shonree became so frustrated when she couldn’t find what she was looking for that she was tempted to give up the hunt entirely. “A couple times I thought, ‘I’ll just go rent,’” she admits. But her parents convinced her to keep searching for the house of her dreams.